What Is the Payout Split in Prop Trading?

The payout split (also called “profit split”) is how profits from the funded account are shared between you and the prop firm. For example, an 80/20 split means you keep 80% of the profits and the firm keeps 20%.

Typical Profit Split Ratios

70 / 30 – beginner-friendly firms or older models
80 / 20 – common industry standard
85 / 15 or 90 / 10 – premium splits for consistent traders

High splits are an advantage because you keep more of what you earn.

Does the Split Change Over Time?

Some firms increase the payout split after you prove consistency or after you scale to a larger account. So you might start at 80% and upgrade to 90%.

Does Profit Split Apply During the Challenge?

Usually no. During the evaluation, profits are virtual. The split applies once you are funded and start generating real, withdrawable profit.

Key Takeaway

The payout split tells you how much money ends up in your pocket after successful funded trading. A higher split = more earnings per winning trade.